Skills First Funding: Yes
JobTrainer Initiative: Yes
2 years
Melbourne CBD 3000 – Mon Tue
In class or online
100 hrs
Term 1 – Wed 27 Jan
Term 2 – Mon 19 Apr
Term 3 – Mon 12 Jul
Term 4 – Mon 4 Oct
General: The CHC52015 Diploma in Community Services Bendigo programme provides learning opportunities to understand the roles that community services, case management and social housing workers attend to, when managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. Through the CHC52015 Diploma in Community Service Bendigo course, learners will appreciate the specialised skills required in community services and working autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Diploma in Community Service Bendigo learners will understand how workers usually provide direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Completing the Diploma in Community Service Bendigo course provides students with opportunities to apply for roles within the wider scope of community services work.
Employment Growth: Upon their graduation from the Diploma of Community Services Bendigo programmes, students may access roles requiring the supervision of other workers and volunteers, or in those requiring case management; programme coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Source: Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards.
Vocational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include Child Welfare Officer, Residential Carer (Child Protection), Social Housing Coordinator, Community Services Case Manager.
Job outlook: Community and Personal Service Workers is the broad occupation category. Click on the link below to drill down to Welfare Support workers.
Source: Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
Delivery and assessment: We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, class activities, observation, role plays, case studies and projects.
Practical placement requirements: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in a relevant community service delivery setting, involving, for example, direct client work or community education or development. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to attending placement.
Core Unit
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs | 100 |
| CHCCOM003 | Develop workplace communication strategies | 100 |
| CHCDEV002 | Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | 100 |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | 80 |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 80 |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | 120 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | 40 |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | 75 |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | 100 |
| CHCCDE011 | Implement community development strategies | 70 |
| CHCADV002 | Provide advocacy and representation services | 80 |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues | 135 |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs | 80 |
| CHCDIS010 | Provide person-centered services to people with disability with complex needs | 90 |
| CHCDEV001 | Confirm client developmental status | 60 |
This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This Training is also funded under the Job Trainer initiative.
How to Apply
Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.
Steps
1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).
2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.
3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions about the course, please call us on 9650 3900.
